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Penne All’Amatriciana





Total Time
30 mins

This simple penne pasta dish features pancetta, diced tomatoes, red chile flakes, and parmesan cheese.

F&F Italian: Penne All’Amatriciana (1212)




Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Stephanie Spencer
 8 ounces penne pasta
 4 ounces pancetta or good-quality bacon, cubed
 1 cup chopped onion
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 1 large can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
 1 teaspoon kosher salt
 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 1 teaspoon red chile flakes
 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Step 1
1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Step 2
2

Cook pancetta in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until partly translucent. Spoon off most of drippings. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until browned, 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except parmesan and cook over high heat until juices have reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add pasta, stir to coat, and transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle with parmesan.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4g15%

Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 13mg5%
Sodium 856mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 56g19%

Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Protein 14g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.